Guide to the Secure Configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15
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DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows systems to request and obtain an IP address and other configuration parameters from a server....Group -
Configure DHCP Client if Necessary
If DHCP must be used, then certain configuration changes can minimize the amount of information it receives and applies from the network, and thus ...Group -
Minimize the DHCP-Configured Options
Create the file <code>/etc/dhcp/dhclient.conf</code>, and add an appropriate setting for each of the ten configuration settings which can be obtain...Rule Unknown Severity -
Configure DHCP Server
If the system must act as a DHCP server, the configuration information it serves should be minimized. Also, support for other protocols and DNS-upd...Group -
Minimize Served Information
Edit /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf. Examine each address range section within the file, and ensure that the following options are not defined unless there i...Rule Unknown Severity -
Disable DHCP Client
DHCP is the default network configuration method provided by the system installer, and common on many networks. Nevertheless, manual management of ...Group -
Uninstall DHCP Client Package
If the system does not need to act as a DHCP client, the dhcp-client package can be uninstalled. The <code>dhcp-client</code> package can be remove...Rule Medium Severity -
Disable DHCP Server
The DHCP server <code>dhcpd</code> is not installed or activated by default. If the software was installed and activated, but the system does not n...Group -
Uninstall DHCP Server Package
If the system does not need to act as a DHCP server, the dhcp package can be uninstalled. The <code>dhcp-server</code> package can be removed with...Rule Medium Severity -
Disable DHCP Service
The <code>dhcpd</code> service should be disabled on any system that does not need to act as a DHCP server. The <code>dhcpd</code> service can be ...Rule Medium Severity
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